The Deadly Antarctic Expeditions
02/18/24 • 62 min
Join Kelli as she talks about THREE expeditions to Antarctica in the Heroic Age of Exploration. The first, led by Roald Amundsen, was the first to reach the geographic South Pole. At the same time, Robert Falcon Scott was leading his own expedition to the South Pole, but Amundsen beat him there. Unfortunately for Scott, his expedition faced extreme weather and bad luck on the way back, and none returned alive. The third, led by Douglas Mawson, was an attempt to map out more Antarctic land, but that trip also suffered tragedies.
These are three epic tales of the lengths we go to to discover the unexplored, and the gross stuff that can happen in the process!
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Sources referenced:
South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery by Lynne Cox
An Empire of Ice: Scott, Shackleton, and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Science by Edward J. Larson
Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration by David Roberts
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Join Kelli as she talks about THREE expeditions to Antarctica in the Heroic Age of Exploration. The first, led by Roald Amundsen, was the first to reach the geographic South Pole. At the same time, Robert Falcon Scott was leading his own expedition to the South Pole, but Amundsen beat him there. Unfortunately for Scott, his expedition faced extreme weather and bad luck on the way back, and none returned alive. The third, led by Douglas Mawson, was an attempt to map out more Antarctic land, but that trip also suffered tragedies.
These are three epic tales of the lengths we go to to discover the unexplored, and the gross stuff that can happen in the process!
Support me on my Patreon - your support helps keep this podcast going!
A Popular History of Unpopular Things PatreonFollow the APHOUT YouTube channel!
Intro and Outro music credit: Nedric
Find him on all streaming services and YouTube, and check out his newest album, Sparrow Factory!
Sources referenced:
South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery by Lynne Cox
An Empire of Ice: Scott, Shackleton, and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Science by Edward J. Larson
Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration by David Roberts
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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A Popular History of Unpopular Things - The Deadly Antarctic Expeditions
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The Deadly Explorations to the South Pole
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Welcome to A Popular History of Unpopular Things, a mostly scripted podcast that makes history more fun and accessible. My kind of history is the unpopular stuff - disease, death, and destruction. I like learning about all things bloody, gross, mysterious, and weird.
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